Massive Nationwide Protests Erupt Across U.S. and Beyond as Tens of Thousands Rally Against Trump’s Return, Policies on Trade, Abortion, and Civil Liberties
Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of major U.S. cities on Saturday in the largest demonstrations since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The widespread unrest targeted the Republican president’s divisive policies including sweeping government cuts, tough trade tariffs, and threats to civil liberties.
From Washington to New York, Houston to Los Angeles, and as far as London and Berlin, demonstrators voiced sharp opposition to what they described as an authoritarian shift in American governance.
“I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said Shaina Kesner, a 43-year-old painter marching in Manhattan.
In Washington, a crowd gathered on the National Mall, with demonstrators arriving from across the country. “They’re gutting our government,” said Diane Kolifrath, 64, a bike tour guide from New Hampshire. “This administration is causing us to lose our allies and bringing devastation at home.”
Powerful imagery and sharp slogans defined protests nationwide. In Los Angeles, a woman dressed as a character from The Handmaid’s Tale waved a flag reading, “Get out of my uterus,” while a protester in Denver held a sign declaring, “No king for USA.”
The rallies were part of a coordinated effort organized by progressive groups including MoveOn and Women’s March, dubbed the “Hands Off” movement reportedly held in over 1,000 cities and every congressional district.
Speaking in Boston, protester Dominic Santella said: “We’re out here to stop the, honestly, fascism… from jailing opponents and immigrants.”
On Capitol Hill, Representative Jamie Raskin addressed demonstrators, condemning Trump as “an economy-crashing dictator who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.”
Activist Graylan Hagler, 71, delivered a fiery message: “They’ve woken up a sleeping giant. We will not sit down, we will not be quiet, and we will not go away.”
Despite the scale of the protests, the White House remains unmoved. President Trump, who still commands strong support from his base, dismissed the demonstrations, stating: “My policies will never change.”
Meanwhile, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett revealed that over 50 countries have reached out to negotiate following Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs last week. Though prices may rise, Hassett downplayed the impact on U.S. consumers, saying, “He’s not trying to tank the market, he’s trying to deliver for American workers.”
With protests largely peaceful and spirits high, organizers in Washington reported a turnout far beyond their expected 20,000. Yet Trump’s approval rating has dropped to a new low, suggesting growing domestic unease even as the administration digs in.
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